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| //includes PSX DVR// | //includes PSX DVR// | ||
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| + | Sony's record-smashing and astronomically popular followup to the PS1. Releasing on October 26th, 2000 in North America, the PS2's " | ||
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| ===== Operating Systems (MIPS R5900 “Emotion Engine”) ===== | ===== Operating Systems (MIPS R5900 “Emotion Engine”) ===== | ||
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| >a free Debian-based GNU/Linux software distribution | >a free Debian-based GNU/Linux software distribution | ||
| - | Corporate | + | Originally |
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| >the Linux Live DVD for the PlayStation 2 | >the Linux Live DVD for the PlayStation 2 | ||
| - | Newer version | + | The aforementioned KernelLoader |
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| >I booted into kolibri image with bochs which took ages, but at least it worked to start the tetris | >I booted into kolibri image with bochs which took ages, but at least it worked to start the tetris | ||
| - | While support is foggy/ | + | A common program for emulating x86, now found on PS2. While support is foggy/ |
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| >a microkernel based network distributed operating system | >a microkernel based network distributed operating system | ||
| - | A long dead project, but kernels and compiled releases are still available online. | + | A dead project, but kernels and compiled releases are still available online. |
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| Nintendo Entertainment System – FCEUltra PS2, FCEU-mmPS2, pNESx, InfoNES, imbNES, rarch | Nintendo Entertainment System – FCEUltra PS2, FCEU-mmPS2, pNESx, InfoNES, imbNES, rarch | ||
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| - | Debian 5.0 using Linux 2.6 and KernelLoader. | + | One can install |
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| - | It can only be assumed that, whatever works on PSP DOSBox | + | It can only be assumed that, whatever works on PSP DOSBox |
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| This device runs an operating system which is known to emulate various devices with EOPs. See the [[eop: | This device runs an operating system which is known to emulate various devices with EOPs. See the [[eop: | ||
| + | === Gentoo === | ||
| + | Some madman ran Gentoo on one of these. | ||
| - | === FreeBSD === | + | https://www.reddit.com/ |
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| - | >To boot the kernel, you will require a special boot disc from SONY | + | |
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| - | An old port, but still has some potential. Requires RedBoot or the original Kit DVD. | + | |
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| - | http://www.de.netbsd.org/ports/playstation2/ | + | |
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| >A much older version 2.6.35.14 kernel from 2010 supports more devices | >A much older version 2.6.35.14 kernel from 2010 supports more devices | ||
| - | An attempt of porting 5.x kernel to PS2, with 4.x and 3.x. This also rehosts | + | A recent |
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| - | Custom kernel | + | An essential custom |
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| >a kit released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2002 | >a kit released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2002 | ||
| - | The official Sony distro for the PS2, based off of Kondara Linux. The loader DVD here is used for Blackrhino (original) below. Apparently, a 2.4.17 kernel | + | The official |
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| + | === NetBSD === | ||
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| + | >To boot the kernel, you will require a special boot disc from SONY | ||
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| + | One of the OS ports that may require either RedBoot or the original PS2 Linux boot disc. The port hasn't been supported by NetBSD for a while. | ||
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| >booting from usb with a custom kernel and custom initrd | >booting from usb with a custom kernel and custom initrd | ||
| - | Port only found in a single | + | This forum thread |
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| >RedBoot is a debug and bootstrap system running on eCos | >RedBoot is a debug and bootstrap system running on eCos | ||
| - | Apparently doesn’t | + | Can theoretically be used in place of the official Sony loader disc, although it might not actually |
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| === Stock BIOS === | === Stock BIOS === | ||
| - | Not much to do here, but it has some options fiddling and such. | + | The stock OS of the PS2. Some nice ambiance and a few options |
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| === Stock BIOS - XMB (PSX) === | === Stock BIOS - XMB (PSX) === | ||
| - | A lot more to do here. Do not use the Russian-originated translation, | + | Unlike the stock OS of the normal PS2, the PSX DVR has a lot more. In fact, it's the first Sony product |
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| === “DNS hijack” within broadband setup === | === “DNS hijack” within broadband setup === | ||
| - | Very similar to the method for browsing internet on the Nintendo Switch, | + | This is very similar to the method for browsing internet on the Nintendo Switch. In essence, one must input a different DNS address to any disc which has an internet configuration page or setup process. |
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| >the only official web browser for the PlayStation 2 | >the only official web browser for the PlayStation 2 | ||
| - | Released | + | This was only released |
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| ===== Other ===== | ===== Other ===== | ||
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| + | === Crafti === | ||
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| + | >(there might be a CD release in the future with CDDA music as well, stay tuned for that) | ||
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| + | A Minecraft clone which has been ported to a variety of devices. Performance is not ideal but more than playable. | ||
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| + | === EJay Clubworld === | ||
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| + | >a series of musical arrangement software and games, primarily for Microsoft Windows | ||
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| + | Another piece of music making software available for the PS2, with this one stemming from a software " | ||
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| + | === Java (thru Java Grinder) === | ||
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| + | Thru Mike Kohn's Java Grinder, it is now possible to run and write Java programs for the PS2! Of course, these programs need to take into account the technical limitations of the system. | ||
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| + | === M-PS2Craft === | ||
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| + | Another, more comprehensive Minecraft clone for the PS2. Takes on an appearance similar to the original game, featuring a pleasant variety of blocks. | ||
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| === Minecraft PPC Edition === | === Minecraft PPC Edition === | ||
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| + | === Music Maker Deluxe Edition === | ||
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| + | Yet another piece of music creation software on the PS2, originating from the company " | ||
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| + | === MTV Music Generator 2 === | ||
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| + | The 2nd release of the MTV Music Generator series. As per usual for this series, it's software that allows users to create their own songs via a large variety of samples, effects, and more. | ||
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| + | === MTV Music Generator 3 === | ||
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| + | The final release of the MTV Music Generator series. Like the other MTV Music Generators, this is a piece of software that allows users to create their own songs using a large realm of samples and effects. | ||
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| ===== Version & Revision Guide ===== | ===== Version & Revision Guide ===== | ||
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| === “PlayStation 2 (original)” (2000-2004) === | === “PlayStation 2 (original)” (2000-2004) === | ||
| - | **RECOMMENDED OVERALL; BEST RELIABILITY** | + | //RECOMMENDED OVERALL; BEST RELIABILITY// |
| Commonly referred to as the “fat”, these systems have the most concise set of features, compared to the Slim. DVD drive + buttons, 2 memory card and controller slots, 2 USB ports, 1 IEEE 1394 port (earlier revisions), AV out, IR port (later revisions), and an expansion bay for the Network + HDD adapter. Quality and featureset varies by the revision, which obviously is covered shortly. Typically the most reliable, with some variance across revisions. | Commonly referred to as the “fat”, these systems have the most concise set of features, compared to the Slim. DVD drive + buttons, 2 memory card and controller slots, 2 USB ports, 1 IEEE 1394 port (earlier revisions), AV out, IR port (later revisions), and an expansion bay for the Network + HDD adapter. Quality and featureset varies by the revision, which obviously is covered shortly. Typically the most reliable, with some variance across revisions. | ||
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| === “PlayStation 2 Slim” (2004-2013) === | === “PlayStation 2 Slim” (2004-2013) === | ||
| - | **LOWEST PRICE** | + | //LOWEST PRICE// |
| A much smaller version of the PS2 that was manufactured for quite some time. These systems lose the extension port and the IEEE 1394, and often times required an external power brick. Furthermore, | A much smaller version of the PS2 that was manufactured for quite some time. These systems lose the extension port and the IEEE 1394, and often times required an external power brick. Furthermore, | ||
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| === PlayStation 2 (original) revisions: === | === PlayStation 2 (original) revisions: === | ||
| - | == “SCPH-30001(R)/ | + | === “SCPH-30001(R)/ |
| The launch revisions of the PS2 in the United States, with the IEEE 1394, no integrated IR, etc. These lack the ability to use the DVD remote without installing software onto the memory card. Furthermore, | The launch revisions of the PS2 in the United States, with the IEEE 1394, no integrated IR, etc. These lack the ability to use the DVD remote without installing software onto the memory card. Furthermore, | ||
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| - | == “SCPH-39001” (2002-2003) == | + | === “SCPH-39001” (2002-2003) |
| - | **BEST RELIABILITY; | + | //BEST RELIABILITY; |
| One of the two “ideal” fat revisions, and typically seen as the “best” by most. Has the IEEE 1394, no integrated IR, etc. These systems upped laser and system reliability, | One of the two “ideal” fat revisions, and typically seen as the “best” by most. Has the IEEE 1394, no integrated IR, etc. These systems upped laser and system reliability, | ||
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| - | == “SCPH-50001” (2003-2004) == | + | === “SCPH-50001” (2003-2004) |
| - | **RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you like fancy IR/remotes)** | + | //RECOMMENDED OVERALL (if you like fancy IR/remotes)// |
| The other “good” revision of the fat PS2. These consoles don’t have the IEEE 1394 anymore, but have included an integrated IR sensor. This allows the DVD remote to simultaneously do a lot more, while taking less space (controller spot isn’t occupied by a receiver). It’s fans are also much quieter than any prior revision. DVDs will also play at a higher quality (default res is 480p, not i). However, some say they have “cheaper” build quality. One significant caveat is within the lasers, which normally are fine, but are prone to the rare “MechaCon” issue. Such an issue occurs when a certain drive chip “overdrives” the laser in response to a difficult-to-read or unofficial disc. This damages the drive mechanisms, and can even damage the chip itself. Because of this, it’s advised to steer away from using the drive, swap it’s laser, or swap the entire drive (if possible). | The other “good” revision of the fat PS2. These consoles don’t have the IEEE 1394 anymore, but have included an integrated IR sensor. This allows the DVD remote to simultaneously do a lot more, while taking less space (controller spot isn’t occupied by a receiver). It’s fans are also much quieter than any prior revision. DVDs will also play at a higher quality (default res is 480p, not i). However, some say they have “cheaper” build quality. One significant caveat is within the lasers, which normally are fine, but are prone to the rare “MechaCon” issue. Such an issue occurs when a certain drive chip “overdrives” the laser in response to a difficult-to-read or unofficial disc. This damages the drive mechanisms, and can even damage the chip itself. Because of this, it’s advised to steer away from using the drive, swap it’s laser, or swap the entire drive (if possible). | ||
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| === PlayStation 2 Slim revisions: === | === PlayStation 2 Slim revisions: === | ||
| - | == “SCPH-70001/ | + | === “SCPH-70001/ |
| With the Slim, Sony removed the expansion slot and integrated networking. This results in the loss of easy HDD installation. However, this revision actually retains a full network adapter internally, which means a drive still can be installed via modding. In essence, this Slim is just a smaller 50001. However, the “shrinking” actually worsened their reliability, | With the Slim, Sony removed the expansion slot and integrated networking. This results in the loss of easy HDD installation. However, this revision actually retains a full network adapter internally, which means a drive still can be installed via modding. In essence, this Slim is just a smaller 50001. However, the “shrinking” actually worsened their reliability, | ||
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| - | == “SCPH-75001” (2005-2006) == | + | === “SCPH-75001” (2005-2006) |
| - | **DO NOT PURCHASE** | + | //DO NOT PURCHASE// |
| Starting with this version of the Slim, the ability to mod in HDD support has been completely axed. Furthermore, | Starting with this version of the Slim, the ability to mod in HDD support has been completely axed. Furthermore, | ||
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| - | == “SCPH-77001” (2006-2007) == | + | === “SCPH-77001” (2006-2007) |
| Not much has changed with these, compared to the 75001, except game compatibility. Software changes starting from this revision improved compatibility with both PS1 and PS2 games, which in essence makes it a slightly better 75001. Homebrew is once again, still possible. | Not much has changed with these, compared to the 75001, except game compatibility. Software changes starting from this revision improved compatibility with both PS1 and PS2 games, which in essence makes it a slightly better 75001. Homebrew is once again, still possible. | ||
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| - | == “SCPH-79001” (2007) == | + | === “SCPH-79001” (2007) |
| Sony’s “shrinking” trend has continued, as the 79001 is the lightest and smallest (internally) of all Slims. Otherwise, they’re pretty much the same as the 77001, with potential minor aberrations in compatibility with games. Homebrew still works fine. | Sony’s “shrinking” trend has continued, as the 79001 is the lightest and smallest (internally) of all Slims. Otherwise, they’re pretty much the same as the 77001, with potential minor aberrations in compatibility with games. Homebrew still works fine. | ||
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| - | == “SCPH-90001” (2007-2013) == | + | === “SCPH-90001” (2007-2013) |
| - | **DO NOT PURCHASE if you want homebrew** | + | //DO NOT PURCHASE if you want homebrew// |
| Finally, the “shrinking” trend has reversed with the final Slim. This is because Sony returned to an internal PSU design with these systems, while also adjusting the external cosmetics slightly. Reliability has also been enhanced a significant amount. However, the one huge issue is that most all 90001s are very difficult for homebrew, as a change to the BIOS disabled FreeMcBoot (the easiest method). Only with a console manufactured before Fall 2008 (datecode 8C) can still use FreeMcBoot, and finding one of those consoles can be hard. It’s fine, if you care nothing of EOPs. | Finally, the “shrinking” trend has reversed with the final Slim. This is because Sony returned to an internal PSU design with these systems, while also adjusting the external cosmetics slightly. Reliability has also been enhanced a significant amount. However, the one huge issue is that most all 90001s are very difficult for homebrew, as a change to the BIOS disabled FreeMcBoot (the easiest method). Only with a console manufactured before Fall 2008 (datecode 8C) can still use FreeMcBoot, and finding one of those consoles can be hard. It’s fine, if you care nothing of EOPs. | ||
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